Canterbury
Christchurch's 'tower of terror' costing $500 a day
Christchurch's $20m Margaret Mahy Playground is continuing to cost taxpayers, thanks to a security guard to make sure children don't hurt themselves. Video, Audio
'Tower of Terror' slide requires full-time security guard
The Christchurch Crown company Otakaro Limited has a security guard onsite to monitor children on a slide at the Margaret Mahy Family playground. Video, Audio
Police investigate sudden death in Christchurch
Police are investigating the sudden death of a person at a residential property in the Christchurch suburb of Hoon Hay.
Family with carbon monoxide poisoning couldn't smell it
A Christchurch family is lucky to be alive after being rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. Five members of the family spent Friday night in decompression chambers at Christchurch… Audio
Family lucky to be alive after carbon monoxide poisoning
A Christchurch family is lucky to be alive after being rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. Our reporter Catherine Hutton spoke to a member of the family. Audio
Silent cries
In New Zealand one in four children under the age of 18 are said to be living in a situation of physical violence, neglect or abuse. Men are often the perpetrators, but women also have a hand in… Audio
Coroner: Kirsty Bentley's death no accident
Eighteen years after her body was discovered in bushes near the Rakaia Gorge, the coroner has ruled the death of Kirsty Bentley was not accidental. Audio
Drones tech company flies into new Xone home
A drone technology company is one of 10 fledgling startups getting a boost to develop their products and services in a new Christchurch business hub.
Coroner: Kirsty Bentley's death no accident
The man now in charge of solving the mystery surrounding Ashburton 15-year-old Kirsty Bentley's death says he's committed to finding those responsible.
Arrest after AOS call out in Christchurch
A man has been arrested following an armed offenders callout in the Christchurch suburb of Redwood this morning.
Putting the karearea among the pigeons
A New Zealand native falcon has helped chase away more than half of the pigeons at a University of Canterbury campus. Audio
Central Chch warehouse fire to be investigated today
A fire in a derelict Christchurch warehouse, once part of entertainment hotspot Sol Square, took hours to bring under control. It will be investigated today as fire safety investigators arrive on… Audio
Large fire in Christchurch CBD under control
A fire that broke out in an abandoned building in the centre of Christchurch late this afternoon has been brought under control.
Exhibition inspired by 'great Britten'
Petrol heads and art lovers alike gathered to watch a world champion motorcyclist complete a burnout on John Britten's legendary V1000 motorcycle. Video
Billy Apple exhibition opens in Christchurch
John Britten's record-setting motorbike was unveiled at the Christchurch Art Gallery today at the launch of a new exhibition by acclaimed artist Billy Apple which officially opens this weekend. Audio
Christchurch school closures harmed communities
A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago. Audio
Quake-hit school closures 'created trauma', principals' inquiry finds
A new report has heavily criticised the way in which the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle in 2012.
Large fire in central Christchurch
Our reporter Conan Young joins us from Christchurch. Audio
Crack down on container homes
The Christchurch City Council is going to crack down on shipping containers and other structures being used as homes. Audio
Christchurch container crackdown
Many Christchurch residents have used shipping containers and other temporary structures to store belongings in while repairs were carried out after the earthquakes. But the Christchurch City Council… Audio
